The Dad Who Knows Nothing

Are you planning an event in your future? A wedding? An anniversary? On this episode of "The Dad Who Knows Nothing" I speak with Keith Willard, an event planner in South Florida, one of the busiest event areas of the country. He is also the host of the "Behind the Veil" podcast, where he provides tips and tricks for event planning. We talked about many of his insights on event...

How do you grow your brand and your network? BUILD RELATIONSHIPS! This episode's guest is an expert in this very thing and it has translated to great success, including having a podcast "Now Hear This Entertainment" that is a top 2% podcast in the world. Bruce Wawrzyniak has been promoting for many years.   A cum laude graduate of Medaille College in Buffalo, New York, his background...

How do you get the right customers to your business? Marketing is usually the answer that first comes to mind, but is all marketing created equal? On this podcast, I speak with Steven Lentz, founder of Ocelot Traffic. The agency creates multi-faceted, branded content that can be shared across high-authority platforms, allowing SMBs to increase their reach among potential customers who are actively...

Have you ever wanted to learn French? It is a great goal to have for your development, because: 1. French has secured its status as a top international language 2. Learning French gives you access to the world 3. French is on the rise 4. French is a favorite among language learners 5. For an English speaker, French has a great difficulty-to-benefit ratio To assist you in that goal, I spoke with An...

John Katsavos is a Personal Trainer and host of The Fitness Oracle podcast who is dedicated to helping people regain their confidence through exercise, martial arts, and mindset hacks. Over the past 20 years, he has developed healthy hacks both in and out of the gym which have been proven to improve mental health in young men and women by implementing his 4 “Pillars of Health.” His pillars include...

"Mind over matter" is a phrase that many of us have heard at various times. This phrase is usually in reference to utilizing our minds to self-regulate in moments when situations or events seem out of our control. Our minds have the innate ability to drive us to achieve amazing things, while at the same time being an unrelenting critic that can bring our progression to a screeching halt....

Beer, wine, whiskey, bourbon, vodka, rum, tequila, and gin represent most of the traditional alcohol consumed in this country, either straight or as a key ingredient in our favorite cocktail. However, there is a whole other spirits category that is Japan's greatest secret. It is not sake, but rather an incredibly diverse spirit named sochu. On this episode I speak with Christopher Pellegrini, who...

When I grow up, I am going to be.....or do..... Do you remember saying that when you were younger? Do you remember what those dreams were? And maybe life has moved in fast motion as you took care of what you needed to. But what if you could still do what you wanted to do, but are scared or stuck? My next guest, Kelsey Knutson, was that person until she got unstuck and started taking messy action....

On this episode, I spoke with Wade Galt, who helps people create the LIFE, LIFESTYLE & LEGACY they most desire. Pulling from 15 years experience as a productive employee and over 15 years as a software company founder & owner, corporate consultant, sales process implementation coach, accountability expert, recruiter of superstar talent, provider of mental health counseling (psychology) ser...

There are many weight loss experts in the fitness industry but when it comes to sustainable weight loss, you will be hard pressed to find anyone who knows more about the subject and how to achieve it than my latest guest, Stavros Mastrogiannis, does. Stavros is a 29-year veteran of the weight loss field and the founder of Live Your Way Thin System. As a Sustainable Weight Loss Coach, Stavros uses...

What does financial independence mean to you? How do you get there? Many of us think of it as a destination, when in reality it is a daily process. What steps can you take TODAY to help you on this path? Join me as I talk with Mike Cavaggioni, top 1% internationally ranked podcaster with his podcast "Average Joe Finances".  Mike Cavaggioni is a veteran and retired U.S. Navy officer having ser...

Welcome to the "Dad Who Knows Nothing" podcast! Join host Dana Hilts and guest, networking expert, Sara Alepin, to discuss the ins and outs of networking for individuals and businesses. Sara, the founder of District Bliss, a networking support group for entrepreneurs, shares her insights on how networking can lead to better problem-solving and opportunities, building relationships and support syst...

Welcome to the "Dad Who Knows Nothing" podcast! Host Dana Hilts sits down with real estate expert Rich Fettke to discuss the benefits of real estate investing and how it can lead to financial freedom. Rich shares his insights on the power of leverage and cash flow, the importance of hard assets, and how his company, Real Wealth, helps individuals invest in real estate and achieve financial freedom...

Welcome to the "Dad Who Knows Nothing" podcast! Join Dana Hilts as he shares the mic with Erik Allen, the host of the top-ranked podcast "The Erik Allen Show." Erik shares his inspiring story of overcoming a difficult childhood in an abusive household and how that led him to start his successful podcast. He offers valuable insights on how he has secured high-profile guests on his show and shares t...

Welcome to the "Dad Who Knows Nothing" podcast! Join host Dana Hilts as he sits down with Nathaniel A. Turner, an author, TED speaker, and humanity propulsion engineer. Nathaniel is best known for his book "Raising Supaman," a collection of letters he wrote to his son as he was growing up. In this episode, he shares his insights on the importance of parents being actively involved in their childre...

Welcome to the 'Dad Who Knows Nothing' podcast! Join Dana Hilts as he interviews Kevin Kepple , a business coach. Kevin shares his story of how he got into coaching and explains how he helps his clients create clarity in their business, impact with their leadership, and freedom in their lives. He talks about the concept of a hero's code, the differences between a manager and a leader, and the impo...

Welcome to the 'Dad Who Knows Nothing' podcast! Join Dana Hilts and his guest Lance Belline as they discuss strategies to help self-employed individuals and families keep more money in their pockets. Lance explains the three "buckets" of investments used to accumulate wealth and receive income during retirement. He also discusses how to use job descriptions to put your child on the payroll and the...

Welcome to the 'Dad Who Knows Nothing' podcast! Join Dana Hilts and his guest, Linsey Knerl , as they explore the fascinating world of DIY Education for Kids (AKA Homeschooling). In this episode, Linsey will lift the veil on the myths and realities of homeschooling, as well as provide essential tips and resources to make it successful. Tune in to hear them discuss topics such as selecting the righ...

Welcome to the 'Dad Who Knows Nothing' podcast! Join Dana Hilts and his guest , Dai Manuel, a Lifestyle Trainor, as they explore the power of vulnerability and creating a safe space for one another. Dai shares his story of how he overcame depression, anxiety, and alcoholism, and urges the listeners to take the plunge and share their own stories in order to make positive changes. This episode is su...

Welcome to the 'Dad Who Knows Nothing' podcast! Join Dana Hilts and his guest, Jeff Later , as they discuss the right way to health, wellness & fitness. Why do a high percentage of people who loses weight gain it back? One of the things Jeff mentions is self-sabotage. Hooked? Here's what else you can expect from this episode: The most effective approach to losing weight permanently You must ha...

Welcome to the 'Dad Who Knows Nothing' podcast! Join Dana Hilts and his guest, Dave Foster, as they talk about The 1031 Exchange - A Little Known Tool in the Real Estate Investment Toolbox. He shares the most recent guidelines for utilizing the tax code mechanism to reinvest profits so that it stays with you and grows your portfolio without paying a penny in taxes. Additionally, Dave explains how...

Welcome to the 'Dad Who Knows Nothing' podcast! Join Dana Hilts and his guest, Ethan Brown , as they talk about how climate change affects the entire world and not just one side of the planet. Even if there are various solutions, the discussion always starts with the primary issue, how we can solve it, and why every individual should take it seriously. Here's a breakdown of what to expect in this...

This week I had the privilege of speaking with Myles Wakeham , as we discuss achieving financial independence and sustainability. Myles shares a typical set of steadfast perspectives on life and how to overcome terrible points. The goal of the financial aspect is to reach the point where income surpasses expenses to become financially sustainable. But you need to start down that road to arrive. So...

How do we keep our family secure, both in our homes and online? I had a chance to sit down with "The Secure Dad" Andy Murphy to talk about practical steps that everyone can take to secure their family's home and their family's presence online.  Andy Murphy founded The Secure Dad in 2016 realizing that every parent is a protector. Andy’s passion is to help families live safer, happier lives. &...

Cancer has touched all of us in some way - but most of us don't know what to say or how to be there for the person.  I spoke with Kim Hamer who is working to support those that support those with cancer - either personally or professionally.  After the death of her husband, Kim, an HR leader, noticed that managers received no guidance when navigating cancer or death on their teams. She s...